This website illuminates my life and adventures. My longing for freedom has led me to over 2600 of the world’s 3978 provinces, to every country on earth and to the summit of the highest peak on each continent (thank heaven for good weather!). In my travels, I learned to respect the intelligence and ingenuity of people of all races and callings both past and present. Come see the world as I see it: as a peaceful place, full of nature and beauty. With the right spirit and intent, we can make our world a virtual Garden of Eden.
DISTINCTIONS: BBC 2017 Travel Pioneer • Journal Articles • Explorer’s Club Flag Expeditions
World Parks Project • Walk Across South America • Jeff Shea Travel Map
Slovenia, Sodrazica Prov, Two Walking Women
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Details Cart
Philippines, Romblon Prov, Man With Tattered Clothes
Atlantic Ocean, Sea Ice, 2007, IMG_2970r1 -This photo was taken on the way to Greenland from Spitsbergen. The view from the air is magniifcent and fascinating.
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Farmer
Bangladesh, Kishorenganj Prov, Cart Bed Frame
Taiwan, Taipei City (TW-TPE) Prov, Yellow Street Reflectors - Order can be found in nature and also in man-made things. Is the general trend in nature towards order or chaos?
DK, Greenland, North Coast, Musk Ox, 2007, IMG_4877CU1 - I saw about twenty Musk Oxen on the north coast of Greenland. The one in this photograph fled as we approached. I later searched for him. In this scene, he noticed my presence. I stood as still as I could. I was told by the pilot that the Musk Ox were more dangerous than the polar bears.
Papua New Guinea, Orchid, Red And Yellow, 1983 - A spectacular red and yellow miniature orchid, only one-inch high, lines the trail across Tekap valley. Ed, the American doctor in Mendi, taught me to appreciate the barely perceptible nuances of the bush. Miniature orchids are sometimes hidden from view, growing under overhanging moss in small creeks.
Slovenia, Moravske Toplice Prov, Field Of Yellow